To synthesise findings from qualitative research studies which explore clinicians’ experiences and perceptions of benzodiazepine prescribing

Objectives

To build an explanatory framework for differences in benzodiazepine prescribing practice

Methods

Systematic review of the literature to identify relevant papers. Appraisal of study quality using the CASP. A meta-synthesis using the thematic synthesis approach. Data analysis in NVivo 8

Outcomes

We built an explanatory framework for differences in benzodiazepine prescribing which could be used to inform future research, and as the basis for guidance and/or interventions to reduce inappropriate prescribing of benzodiazepines